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DEFENSE
Iran’s indigenous air defense systems shot down over 200 enemy aircraft: Commander
The commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force says the country’s indigenous air defense systems helped shoot down more than 200 enemy aircraft during the recent war.
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MILITARY
US used warplane disguised as ‘civilian aircraft’ in deadly Caribbean strike: Report
A US attack on a boat in the Caribbean in September that claimed the lives of 11 people used a military aircraft that was disguised as a civilian one.
RUSSIA
NATO threats to shoot down Russian aircraft ‘reckless, irresponsible’: Kremlin
The Kremlin describes NATO countries' threats to shoot down Russian planes as "reckless and irresponsible".
PERSIAN GULF
UAE bans Sudan flights after Emirati plane of mercenaries downed
Sudan says the UAE banned its aircraft from entering the country after Khartoum shot down an Emirati plane carrying Colombian mercenaries.
FOREIGN POLICY
EU threatens massive tariffs, vows to haul US before WTO
The European Union has proposed countermeasures on up to 95 billion euros ($107 billion) of US imports, including cars and planes, should negotiations with US President Donald Trump’s administration fail to deter a trade war.
POLITICS
Putin orders emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas
Putin has ordered several emergency aircraft to be sent to Iran to help contain a fire that broke out following a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.
CHINA
Taiwan says detected 47 Chinese aircraft, 12 navy vessels ahead of major military drills
Taiwan says it has detected 47 Chinese aircraft and 12 warships in the past 24 hours, the most in two months.
ECONOMY
Iranian-made plane undergoing type certification: Official
Iran’s domestically-designed Simorgh aircraft is undergoing tests to receive a type certificate.
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